Solvents

Ammonium Xylenesulfonate

INCI: AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE
CAS 26447-10-9 EC 247-710-9
Ammonium xylenesulphonate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Ammonium xylenesulphonate

Purpose

Function

Solvent, Hydrotrope, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
hydrotropesolubilizersurfactantsyntheticepa_safer_alternative
Verdict

Ammonium Xylenesulfonate is a hydrotrope and solubilizer deemed safe by CIR at typical cosmetic concentrations; it can cause irritation at concentrations above normal use levels, so formulations should keep amounts within established norms.

US Note

CIR-assessed safe when formulated to be non-irritating; used in shampoos, soaps, and bath products

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
26447-10-9
EC Number
247-710-9
INCI
AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE
Category
Solvents
Updated
Apr 2, 2026